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Russia Backs Ukraine Rebel Vote Despite West Criticism
Donetsk. Russia endorsed a crushing victory for Ukraine’s pro-Moscow rebel leadership after controversial polls on Sunday that the EU slammed as a “new obstacle” for peace in the country’s strife-torn east. The swift acceptance of the results by Russia looked certain to spark a diplomatic firestorm, with a fresh round of Western...
Malaysian carrier makes emergency landing in Thailand
BANGKOK: A Malaysia-bound Malindo Air flight diverted to Thailand and made an emergency landing on Monday after the cabin started to de-pressurise, the airline said, adding that none of the 129 people aboard was hurt. The Malaysia-based carrier’s flight OD206 from Delhi had been due to arrive in Kuala Lumpur early Monday but instead...
Germany Calls on Russia to Respect ‘Unity’ of Ukraine After Vote
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier called on Russia Monday to respect “the unity of Ukraine” in the wake of elections held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Spotlight: Eastern Ukrainian regions go to polls amid West’s uproar
Two independence-seeking regions in eastern Ukraine held “presidential and parliamentary elections” on Sunday amid criticism from Kiev and the West. …read more Source:...
Eastern Ukrainian regions go to polls amid West’s uproar
Two independence-seeking regions in eastern Ukraine held “presidential and parliamentary elections” on Sunday amid criticism from Kiev and the West. …read more Source: China...
Pro-Russia Rebels Vote for Leaders in Eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russian rebels elected a separatist leadership in eastern Ukraine on Sunday in a vote President Petro Poroshenko called “a farce.” …read more Source:...
Ponta tops Romania presidency first round vote
BUCHAREST – Romania’s Prime Minister Victor Ponta looked set Monday for a closer-than-expected victory in the first round of the presidential election despite fears he could reverse reforms aimed at tackling rampant corruption in one of Europe’s poorest countries.The first official results showed Ponta taking 37.5 per cent of...
Rebels in Donetsk and Lugansk pick leaders of ‘republics’
Two pro-Russian separatists are likely to be confirmed as leaders in a vote in Ukraine, one a rebel chief who highlights his status as a miner’s son and the other a devotee of Vladimir Lenin. …read more Source: South China Morning...
Russia: Respect E Ukrainian people’s will expressed in votes
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said late Sunday that Moscow respects the expression of the will of people in southeastern Ukraine to vote by election for regional leaders and legislative bodies. …read more Source: China...
Pro-Russian rebels vote for leaders in eastern Ukraine
Pro-Russian rebels elected a separatist leadership in eastern Ukraine on Sunday in a vote President Petro Poroshenko called “a farce.”Ukraine rebels hold elections as violence continuesRebel leader votes in east UkraineUkraine rebels hold Russia-backed polls condemned by UNResidents of eastern Ukraine say they’re ready for...
